Using the @ key on a Netbook

[saysun]

I just bought a Samsung NC10 netbook, and although I finally figured out how to turn off the numbers lock, I have been unable to figure out how to use the @ symbol. This basically means that I can't type in anyone's email address! The netbook does have the instruction manual loaded on, but I can't find anything in it that provides a clue on how to enter the @ symbol.

Any ideas?

[iolana1993]

This could be due to the keyboard layout. It may be set to american, it sometimes happens with new computer keyboards. If " comes out when you try and type @ then this is the problem. Otherwise, I'm not sure. If it is this, it can be edited in the control panel to switch from English (US) to English (UK). Hope this helps a little bit.

[gonzothgreat]

How did you type the @ signs in your question?

Try shift+2 if its an american setup.

[saysun]

Gonzo, I typed the @ sign for my question on one of my other computers. Like many people, I have several of them. The Netbook is just the latest.

The keyboard is laid out in UK style and every other UK keyboard I use, the @ symbol is simply typed in; no problem. The Netbook, however, has some keys that are used for both numbers and letters (go figure) and in order to use those keys just for the letter function, one has to hit f10 and f11. Weird!

I think Iolana is right though; the keyboard configuration may still be set to something else, because I do in fact get the " symbol when I'm trying to get the @ symbol. Guess I'll call one of the stores selling Netbooks and ask them.